Childhood Healthy Living Foundation

Childhood Healthy Living Foundation Mission: Lead a societal shift toward healthy eating and active lifestyles in Canadian kids & youth. Obesity prevention is a community responsibility.

The Childhood Obesity Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and leading national authority on childhood obesity. We hope that everyone can take steps to stop the current epidemic of childhood obesity in Canada. Please tour our website to find out more about the 5-2-1-0 rule as well as what else families, educators, business and government can do to help prevent childhood obesity.

BBQ meals are so fun and flavourful and taste even better eaten outside! ☀️ Try to base them around veggies and healthie...
07/29/2026

BBQ meals are so fun and flavourful and taste even better eaten outside! ☀️ Try to base them around veggies and healthier protein foods instead of processed meats.

Skip the screens before bedtime! Getting a good night of sleep contributes to your optimal health. Turn off screens at l...
07/22/2026

Skip the screens before bedtime! Getting a good night of sleep contributes to your optimal health. Turn off screens at least an hour before bedtime for a more restful night🛌🏽💤

What are some of the benefits of cooking with your children?1. It encourages kids to try new foods 2. It builds self-est...
07/16/2026

What are some of the benefits of cooking with your children?
1. It encourages kids to try new foods
2. It builds self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment
3. It's a great way to share quality time and bond together!

In the spring and summer months, a game after dinner at the park or a walk around your neighbourhood can be a special ti...
07/02/2026

In the spring and summer months, a game after dinner at the park or a walk around your neighbourhood can be a special time to check in on how everyone is doing and enjoy time together. 🚶🏽

Not getting enough sleep can result in low energy and difficulty concentrating. Kids ages 5-13 years old need at least 9...
06/30/2026

Not getting enough sleep can result in low energy and difficulty concentrating. Kids ages 5-13 years old need at least 9-11 hours of uninterrupted sleep. 😴

Power down devices while eating. Tuning out distractions—like your phone or TV—helps your brain recognize when you’re ac...
06/25/2026

Power down devices while eating. Tuning out distractions—like your phone or TV—helps your brain recognize when you’re actually full.

Stay refreshed this summer! ☀️ Keep reusable water bottles handy so everyone can stay hydrated with water while on the m...
06/23/2026

Stay refreshed this summer! ☀️ Keep reusable water bottles handy so everyone can stay hydrated with water while on the move. 💧

Think about preparing plant-based meals more often! Research shows that a diet that includes more plant-based proteins i...
06/18/2026

Think about preparing plant-based meals more often! Research shows that a diet that includes more plant-based proteins is part of balanced healthy living.

According to ParticipACTION, Canada's youth are now the most inactive age group in the country with only 21% of youth (a...
06/16/2026

According to ParticipACTION, Canada's youth are now the most inactive age group in the country with only 21% of youth (ages 12 to 17 years) meeting physical activity guidelines. Visit ParticipACTION's website to read the Children and Youth 2026 Progress Report.

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that preschoolers (3-4 years) should aim for at least 180 minutes per d...
06/11/2026

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that preschoolers (3-4 years) should aim for at least 180 minutes per day spent in a variety of physical activities spread throughout the day, of which at least 60 minutes is energetic play—more is better.

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